501 Valley Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305 - Marti Hampton Real Estate

$699,000

Tucked away on a private lakefront lot in the heart of Haymount, 501 Valley Road offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. Designed by renowned NC architect Dan MacMillan and featured in the NC Modernist web library [https://www.ncmodernist.org/macmillan.htm], the home's remarkably preserved mid-century modern character is a hallmark… Read More trait. Set well back from the street behind thoughtful landscaping and a subtle privacy wall, this hidden oasis enjoys protected water views that will never be obstructed and abundant natural light throughout. Despite its secluded setting, the home is within walking distance of some of Haymount's most beloved destinations, including the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Haymount Truck Stop, Curate Essentials, Leclair's General Store, Miller's Brew, the Museum of the Cape Fear, and the future NC Civil War History Museum, as well as Forest Lake's own Highland Country Club. Downtown Fayetteville's restaurants, shops, museums, and baseball stadium are just five minutes away, while Cape Fear Valley Hospital is less than ten minutes from your door and Fort Bragg's All American Gate is approximately fifteen minutes away. Inside, the home showcases generous proportions and striking architectural details—soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, and extensive built-ins offer openness and sophistication. Plantation shutters add timeless style, while MCM touches—including a statement Sputnik chandelier in the dining room—enhance the home's distinctive character. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the large eat-in kitchen features black granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, double ovens, and a premium gas range with wok burner and ring, all complemented by a powerful yet remarkably quiet vent hood. An expansive custom wet bar and huge walk-in pantry add another layer of functionality for hosting. Storage is exceptional throughout the home, with copious closet space and an oversized two-car garage offering additional room for organization and hobbies. Enjoy the gorgeous view of Branson Lake from the huge deck, which you can access from both the living room or the primary bedroom (which also boasts lake views).The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with two closets, a dressing room with built-ins, and a beautifully renovated bathroom featuring double sinks and showerheads. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with both a jetted tub and separate shower, ensuring each of the three main floor bedrooms has en-suite bathroom access. The lower-level in-law suite provides outstanding flexibility with its own bedroom, full bath, and generous living area—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private workspace. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with a massive front deck overlooking the lake and a secluded, fenced backyard and rear patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The grounds offer both established beauty and future potential, featuring mature azaleas, camellias, hardy orange, loquat, crepe myrtle, Japanese maple, and numerous other specimen plantings, along with peach and pear trees. A gardener's blank canvas, the expansive front yard offers plenty of sun, space to play or plant, and an uninterrupted view of the lake -- while the waterfront parcel across the street has been cultivated as a native pollinator garden, creating a vibrant habitat for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial wildlife. In addition to the historical value of the home, modern upgrades that simplify homeowner maintenance abound: new roof with architectural shingles 2025, HVAC 2022, gas stove and fireplace logs 2025, reverse osmosis water filtration 2023, LVP in lower level 2022. Offering a unique blend of architectural character, generous living space, natural beauty, and one of Haymount's most desirable locations, 501 Valley Road is a truly exceptional place to call home. Read Less

Courtesy of The Douglas Realty Group, Bonnie Gambardella, 919-377-8423.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 14, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,917

Lot Size

1.01 Acres

Year Built

1970

MLS Number

10170651

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Built-In Gas Range", "Cooktop", "Dishwasher", "Double Oven", "Dryer", "Exhaust Fan", "Free-Standing Refrigerator", "Gas Cooktop", "Microwave", "Oven", "Range", "Range Hood", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Washer/Dryer", "Water Purifier", "Water Softener"

Basement

Basement: "Daylight", "Finished", "Interior Entry"

Building

Building Area Total: 3917, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Brick", "Frame", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 3917, Other Structures: "Garage(s)", Structure Type: "House", "Site Built", Year Built: 1970

Community

Community Features: Lake, Suburban

Cooling

Cooling: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Central Air", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Balcony", "Fenced Yard", "Garden", "Private Yard", "Rain Gutters", Patio And Porch Features: "Deck", "Front Porch", "Patio", "Porch", "Side Porch", "Terrace"

Fence

Fencing: "Back Yard", "Fenced"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: "Gas", "Living Room"

Floors

Flooring: "Hardwood", "Parquet", "Tile", "Wood"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Combination", "Slab"

Garage

2 garage spaces, Attached Garage, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Heat Pump", "None", Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Bathtub/Shower Combination", "Bookcases", "Built-in Features", "Cathedral Ceiling(s)", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Chandelier", "Crown Molding", "Double Vanity", "Dual Closets", "Entrance Foyer", "Granite Counters", "High Ceilings", "In-Law Floorplan", "Open Floorplan", "Pantry", "Master Downstairs", "Recessed Lighting", "Stone Counters", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Wet Bar"

Laundry

Features: "Inside", "Laundry Room", "Main Level"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Corner Lot", "Garden", "Hardwood Trees", "Native Plants", "Waterfront", Lot Size Acres: 1.01, Lot Size Area: 1.01, Lot Size Square Feet: 43995.6, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 0427728846000

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Lake", "Trees/Woods", Waterfront Features: "Lake", Zoning: SF15, Waterfront on Property

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 6755.74

Utilities

Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Natural Gas Connected", "Sewer Connected", "Water Connected", Water Source: "Public"

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